Calendar of Events

Some provisional dates for your diary.  Remember, however, that some dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances at any time throughout the year. Calendar of Events 2017:2018 A paper copy of this leaflet can be obtained from the school office on request.  

The week ahead, starting Monday 23rd October 2017

There is lots going on in Kirkshaws this week. Our new Autumn/Winter lunch menu starts on Monday, plus there’s ALL THIS to remember!   Monday 23rd All P.5, P.6 & P.7 pupils will be taking part in our new financial education project, ENTERPRISE IS THE BUSINESS. Remember, all parents, carers, grandparents are welcome to join us from 1pm until 3pm.  You are welcome to watch us as we work, but

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Mrs N’s Notes…

As I pause to take stock of my first term here, I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU ALL for such a warm welcome to Kirkshaws Primary School & Nursery Class. It has been an extremely busy term, getting to know a huge number of individuals who make up the Kirkshaws Family.  The vital contributions made by the strong staff team, learners, Parent Council, Fundraisers and numerous

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Remaining Term Dates 2017/2018

Remaining term dates for this session. Please note pupils return on Thursday 16th August for the start of session 2018/2019. October 2017 October break: Monday 16 October 2017 to Friday 20 October 2017 November 2017 In-service day: Monday 20 November 2017 December 2017 – January 2018 Christmas and New Year holidays: Monday 25 December 2017 to Friday 5 January 2018 (inclusive) February 2018 Mid-term break: Monday 12 February and Tuesday

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Harvest Festival, October 2017

We can’t thank you enough for every single food donation made as part of our Harvest celebrations.  We were completely overwhelmed by your generosity, as were the residents of St James Court. THANK YOU ALL!

Growing Together, Learning Forever!

We are delighted by the positive response to our GROWING TOGETHER, LEARNING FOREVER programme running in partnership with our Nursery parents.   Over recent weeks Parent & Child activities have included a local walk, involving a Number, Shape and Letter Hunt, spotting signs of Autumn and colour matching.  Then, this week, it was time for Play Dough making classes! If you would like to be involved in this, or any other family

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New Autumn Winter Menu

New menus for Autumn and Winter came home in school bags last week.  You can also access the weekly menus on-line if this is more convenient. There are a few changes to the menu this term.  In an attempt to continue to promote healthy eating, all North Lanarkshire school kitchens will no longer be serving flavoured milk.  Plain milk will continue to be available every day.  Home baking will be

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How Good is our Family Learning?

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Parental Feedback Questionnaire issued at our Meet the Teacher Event.  Please find the results attached below. If, for any reason, you did not get the chance to share your views on this topic, please contact Mrs Nicolson to let us know your thoughts. Parental Evaluation Form – Family Learning

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House Assembly (Room 1) 22nd January

Today’s assembly was the turn of the Room 1 to perform at the House Assembly and they exchanted us all with their knowledge of the school, the staff and what they think we come to school for.  They all had their own line to learn and were absolutely wonderful in performing to such a large audience for the first time.   Well done! Have a look at some pictures below… Next

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